Title: Marilyn's Cottage- Beach~ Food~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=26925233&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Marilyn's Cottage- Beach\~ Food\~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S ## Photo gallery for Marilyn's Cottage- Beach\~ Food\~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S ![TV, books - Marilyn's Cottage- Beach~ Food~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925300/26925233/76912918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Marilyn's Cottage- Beach~ Food~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925300/26925233/31e52429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Marilyn's Cottage- Beach~ Food~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925300/26925233/522907c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Marilyn's Cottage- Beach~ Food~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925300/26925233/ab536a77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Marilyn's Cottage- Beach~ Food~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925300/26925233/63286fdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Imagine yourself at Marilyn's Cottage, a Gulf-front single-family home on West Beach in Gulf Shores. Enjoy happy hour and dinner on the deck while watching the sunset over the blue ocean, or spend time playing in the sand and fishing with your family while sipping a drink from your balcony. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Marilyn's Cottage- Beach\~ Food\~ & True Southern Hospitality! Discover why Gulf S Between the dates of March 1 and October 31, reservations in this beach house will include 2 reclinable, mesh beach chairs and 1 heavy duty umbrella from High Wave 59\. The chair service attendants will come set up your chairs and umbrella each day of your stay at 9am and take them down at 7pm for reservations booked after September 26, 2024\. This service is available for 2025 reservations only. Imagine yourself being right on the beach away from the busy condos in a private home all to yourself. Imagine having happy hour and dinners on the deck at sunset while you see and hear the waves of the blue ocean. Imagine being able to watch your family play in the sand and fish in the ocean while you are sipping a drink on your balcony. If you stay at Marilyn's Cottage this will be your reality. Marilyn's Cottage is a 3-bedroom 3-bath Gulf-front single-family home on the beach that sleeps 10-12 on West beach Gulf Shores a few houses past the lagoon bridge. The main living area boasts airy 20-foot ceilings and the second floor has generous 10-foot ceilings. Because of this Marilynn’s Cottage is extra light and bright and seems larger than most 3-bedroom spaces. The house is perfect for multi-generational or family friends with kids. Each of the three bedrooms has its own bathroom a seldom-seen feature for a 3-bedroom you don’t have to share your bathroom with the kids while you’re on vacation! Upstairs in the primary bedroom there is an amazing view from its private balcony. This is our favorite sunset happy hour spot! In the upstairs bunk room there are two sets of bunk beds - that sleeps up to six people along with an en-suite bath with tub. In the main level guest bedroom there is easy access to the living space without having to climb any stairs. There is one sleeper sofas in the living room perfect for you to put those early risers or ones that make a lot of noise in the morning before you have had your first cup of coffee. There is plenty of furniture on the deck - along with a large picnic table for you and your family to enjoy. Finally there is a convenient shower right off the beach - so you can wash the sand and salt water off before coming back inside to relax with your favorite beverage.-------- Of course not everyone likes to cook when they are on vacation but the people who stay at this cozy cottage are famous for cooking up meals in our well-equipped kitchen. There is one stove microwave dishwasher blender toaster coffee maker and Keurig and a crock pot. There is a wet bar that is perfect for making iced drinks out of the way of the kitchen. The washer and dryer are large capacity - which is great when those laundry stacks start to pile up because you are relaxing. There is also a highchair baby gate and pack-n-play. A special feature of the house is our toy closet with trains legos books games and dolls. Marilyn's Cottage is located on West Beach right on the gulf within walking distance to the lagoon pass bridge. It is so fun to go and watch all the water sports and fishing. Imagine the sound of waves gently lapping on the shore and the most gorgeous sunsets mother nature has to offer. This home is dedicated to the memory of our mother Marilynn who passed away in 2014\. She would have loved this house. Now it is time to sit back and soak in the panoramic views from this picturesque beach house. During the spring break season, between the dates of March 1 through April 30 of each year, the person booking the reservation must be 25 years of age or older and must be present to physically check in at our office with your government issued ID present. Bedding: Primary - King Bedroom 2- Full over Full Bunks and Twin over Twin Bunks Bedroom 3- Queen Living Room- Sofa Sleeper Queen 1789 West Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores AL ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Wet bar ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 shared bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2360000/2351600/2351509/c76a01ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores by IHG Gulf Shores - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews £106 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=2351509&PinnedHotelID=2351509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36020000/36016800/36016800/b7fe4cbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OGP3A. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 174 ## About the area Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf. [Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores.dx603078) [View more Holiday homes in Gulf Shores](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores-Private-Holiday-Homes.d603078-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.24038%2C-87.74180&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_MErdgnsF2LRYcpbYNXHRVRsiaI=) Gulf Shores, AL ### What's nearby - ![West Beach featuring a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975749490/abfde52b-e6c2-4b93-affb-c9ac63fae689.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) West Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097624/2652f9ba-1a48-4359-ac9e-3306e9cdfb28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf Shores Beach 1 min drive \- 0.5 miles - ![Girls relax on red bean bag chairs at beach music festival, enjoying drinks, toasting. Sunlit summer event with stage in background, youthful energy, leisure atmosphere. Women smiling, casual fashion.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977254221/356424d6-0d4e-4159-98ef-b48069b98afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hangout Music Fest 6 min drive \- 3.5 miles - ![Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496778/f366ba68-be08-4690-a3c8-a397fb10da97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Morgan Beach 24 min drive \- 18.0 miles - Lagoon Pass Park 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) 73 min drive ### Restaurants - The Hangout 7 min drive - The Catch 6 min drive - The Happy Pappy Coffee House 9 min drive - Sunliner Diner 6 min drive - De Soto's Seafood Kitchen 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Marilyn's Cottage- Beach~ Food~ & True Southern Hospitality! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Diane D. 30 Jul 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### July 2021 Location is fine on W Beach Blvd. Home is really a large condo...small kitchen, small eat in area. Bedrooms are cramped. Best part is outdoor deck. However, a couple stools were broken and dangerous. Unit was not cleaned thoroughly. Shower in master is TINY. And I mean TINY. Not updated at all. I cleaned the whole house upon arrival. Dirty floors, dirty dishes in dishwasher, hair everywhere. People from condo across the street cutting through our backyard and using the beach access was annoying. This place would be fine for a small family. Not good for a large family with adult children. ##### Diane D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Walter D. 20 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property and beach Rented house. Close to beach. House east of our rented property had a walkway open for large property across the street to enter beach. Numerous people disregarded that walkway and brought their fishing wagons thru the property we rented, and had fishing poles all along the beach front!! Didn’t want our view of ocean blocked by beach fishermen!! ##### Walter D. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa G. 28 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family vacation home We are a family of 8 - age range from17 up. We had a wonderful family vacation at Marilyn’s cottage. The location is far enough from the main strip/condos that we had plenty of space on the beach but were close enough to shopping and restaurants if we wanted to go out. The kitchen is well appointed and the grill has been updated and large enough to cook a meal for 8\. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Lisa G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Marie W. 14 Apr 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the view The location and ocean view is beautiful. The house was fine for the week. There a few quirky things with the house, such as tub not draining and the door functions are a bit wonky... but overall, the property was homey, tasteful and it had all the amenities that you would need. Walking right out to the beach was fantastic and I would stay there again. ##### Marie W. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Connie S. 30 Mar 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Some disappointments! We gave the rental a lower mark for cleanliness because there was broken glass on the master bathroom floor when we arrived. Shower door on main level did not close and the barbecue grill was terrible. Definitely need to purchase a new grill and utensils. Location was wonderful. So close to the gorgeous Gulf. ##### Connie S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### will m. 2 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Marilyns cottage For the house and beach— 5 stars across the board. It was absolutely perfect. We loved going to the beach, swimming and watching dolphins swim by. A little miscommunication with the property manager on check in time and ensuring the property was ready. But Rebecca stepped up to help resolve. We plan to return. ##### will m. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney S. 5 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Time We enjoyed our stay. We were worried the kids would not like not having a pool but it was actually great. It was nice not having to go back and forth from beach to pool. They were well entertained at the beach with one another! We will definitely stay here again! ##### Whitney S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel M. 29 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed! We had an amazing time at this property. The house was clean and comfortable, with plenty of space for 6 and then some. We especially liked the deck and balconies, the bathrooms for each room, and the close proximity of the house to the beach, literally 60 steps from the deck to the ocean water! We also liked the shower/hose off area at the foot of the deck stairs, and our own little sandy pathway to the beach. There were tons of beach toys available including boogie boards, chairs, and sand toys. We loved to location and uncrowded beach. The weather had been forecast as stormy for 4 days due to a tropical storm, however only the first day was heavily raining and stormy, and the rest of our week long stay was sunny and beautiful! We would definitely stay here again. ##### Daniel M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Michele R. 3 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Marilyn's Cottage Vacay We had a great week at Marilyn's Cottage. Perfect weather all week. There were a few things that might seem minor, but were needed. There was no dishwashing rags available. The lights on the steps leading to the beach and downstairs were not working. Several people fell on the bottom step of the first landing due to a short step and no light at night. Could have had a terrible outcome. Overall, the home satisfied our week at the beach! ##### Michele R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy P. 12 Dec 2018 #### Loved it all We had such a great time! The house was perfect for our needs. We had our 4 children stay in the bunk bed room (upstairs), mom and dad in the master (upstairs) and grandma in the bedroom downstairs. Each room had it's own bathroom. Views from the entire back of the house. It was breathtaking! The house is literally RIGHT ON THE BEACH! Heavenly... We will be back! ##### Kristy P. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018 ---